Semi-Annual Report. For the six months ended March 31, U.S. Government Money Market Fund

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1 Semi-Annual Report For the six months ended March 31, 2018 U.S. Government Money Market Fund

2 RBC Funds About your Semi Annual Report Table of Contents This semi-annual report (Unaudited) includes detailed information about your Fund including financial statements, performance, and a complete list of its holdings. We hope the financial information presented will help you evaluate your investment in the RBC Funds. We also encourage you to read your Fund s prospectus for further detail as to your Fund s investment policies and risk profile. RBC Funds prospectuses and performance information subsequent to the date of this report are available on our website at A description of the policies and procedures that your Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling ; (ii) on the Fund s website at and (iii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission s (the Commission ) website at Information regarding how your Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available (i) on the Fund s website at and (ii) on the Commission s website at A schedule of the Fund s portfolio holdings is filed with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. This information is available on the Commission s website at and may be reviewed and copied at the Commission s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room is available by calling SEC Money Market Portfolio Manager... 1 Performance Summary... 3 Schedule of Portfolio Investments... 5 Financial Statements - Statements of Assets and Liabilities Statements of Operations Statements of Changes in Net Assets Financial Highlights Notes to Financial Statements Supplemental Information... 27

3 MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO MANAGER RBC Global Asset Management (U.S.) Inc. ( RBC GAM (US) ), serves as the investment advisor to the Fund. RBC GAM (US) employs a team approach to the management of the U.S. Government Money Market Fund, with no individual team member being solely responsible for the investment decisions. The Fund s management team has access to RBC GAM (US) s investment research and other money management resources. Brandon T. Swensen, CFA Managing Director, Co-Head, U.S. Fixed Income Brandon Swensen oversees RBC GAM (US) s fixed income research, portfolio management and trading. In addition to shaping the firm s overall fixed income philosophy and process, he is a portfolio manager for the Fund and several cash management and core solutions. Brandon joined RBC GAM (US) in 2000 and most recently was a portfolio manager on the mortgage and government team before being promoted to Co-Head. He also held research analyst positions covering asset-backed securities and credit and served as a financial analyst for the firm. Brandon earned a BS in finance from St. Cloud State University and an MBA in finance from the University of St. Thomas. He is a CFA charterholder and member of the CFA Society of Minnesota. Brandon T. Swensen, CFA 1

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5 PERFORMANCE SUMMARY (UNAUDITED) The U.S. Government Money Market Fund was managed to preserve principal. This means that the share price of the Fund held steady at $1.00. A consistent share price of $1.00 is expected for a money market mutual fund. An investment in the Fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund. These risks are more fully described in the prospectus. Investment Objective Total Return for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2018 (Unaudited) SEC 7-Day Annualized Yield (1) March 31, 2018 (Unaudited) September 30, 2017 RBC Institutional Class % 1.52% 0.88% RBC Institutional Class % 1.42% 0.78% RBC Investor Class 0.15% 0.70% 0.06% (1) As money market returns respond rapidly to market changes, such as in the Fed Funds rate, the 7-Day yield is a more accurate reflection of current earnings than the total return for the year. Prior year 7-Day yield information is provided for comparative purposes. Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance quoted. Performance shown reflects contractual fee waivers, without such fee waivers total returns would be reduced. For performance data current to most recent month-end go to 3

6 PERFORMANCE SUMMARY (UNAUDITED) Asset Allocation Money Market Maturity Schedule As a percentage of value of investments based on effective maturity as of March 31, U.S. Government Money Market Fund Less than 8 days 62.2% 8 to 14 days 3.0% 15 to 30 days 9.1% 31 to 180 days 20.2% Over 180 days 5.5% 4

7 SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS U.S. Government Money Market Fund March 31, 2018 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value U.S. Government Agency Obligations 45.22% Fannie Mae 2.53% $41,025, %, 7/27/18 $ 40,961,316 9,903, %, 5/21/18 9,898,240 2,156, %, 10/19/18 2,153,004 20,000, %, 6/11/18(a) 19,936,611 20,000, %, 6/6/18(a) 19,940,417 3,000, %, 5/23/18(a) 2,992,860 50,846, %, 9/18/18 50,988, ,871,384 Federal Farm Credit Bank 9.06% 5,750, %, 4/6/18 5,749,694 1,000, %, 7/27/18 998,467 4,835, %, 8/24/18 4,814,792 4,000, %, 6/25/18 3,996,634 8,000, %, 9/20/18 7,981,913 2,000, %, 6/1/18 1,998,128 2,805, %, 5/30/18 2,804,645 67,200, %, 4/26/18(a) 67,147, , %, 4/27/18(a) 399,664 1,650, %, 6/25/18 1,649,918 20,000, %, 4/24/18(a) 19,985,089 4,050, %, 5/22/18(a) 4,040, , %, 5/24/18(a) 698,736 11,000, %, 8/21/18(a) 10,946,146 1,680,000 (LIBOR USD 3-Month %), 1.46%, 4/3/19(b) 1,678,546 25,000,000 (LIBOR USD 3-Month %), 1.62%, 8/13/19(b) 25,000,000 50,000,000 (LIBOR USD 3-Month %), 1.62%, 2/6/20(b) 49,995,863 50,000, %, 6/11/18(a) 49,839, ,000 (LIBOR USD 3-Month %), 1.66%, 2/3/20(b) 499,960 10,000, %, 5/31/18(a) 9,972, ,000 (LIBOR USD 3-Month %), 1.69%, 10/25/19(b) 250,203 50,000,000 (LIBOR USD 1-Month %), 1.71%, 11/1/18(b) 50,001,470 25,000,000 (LIBOR USD 1-Month %), 1.74%, 5/4/18(b) 25,000,470 6,180,000 (LIBOR USD 1-Month %), 1.76%, 4/9/18(b) 6,180,019 25,000,000 (LIBOR USD 1-Month %), 1.80%, 8/1/18(b) 24,999,989 25,000,000 (LIBOR USD 1-Month %), 1.87%, 4/4/18(b) 24,999,986 49,600,000 (LIBOR USD 1-Month %), 1.87%, 11/13/18(b) 49,618,545 5,460,000 (LIBOR USD 1-Month %), 1.92%, 10/11/19(b) 5,479, ,000 (LIBOR USD 1-Month %), 1.93%, 11/14/19(b) 200,649 1,000, %, 9/17/18 1,002,883 40,000,000 (LIBOR USD 3-Month %), 1.98%, 3/16/20(b) 39,995,719 4,000,000 (LIBOR USD 3-Month %), 1.99%, 9/4/18(b) 4,001,661 1,235,000 (LIBOR USD 1-Month %), 2.01%, 9/20/19(b) 1,239,555 1,970,000 (LIBOR USD 1-Month %), 2.05%, 10/24/19(b) 1,977,113 20,000,000 (LIBOR USD 3-Month %), 2.15%, 9/18/18(b) 20,009,316 5

8 SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS U.S. Government Money Market Fund (cont.) March 31, 2018 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value $ 200,000 (LIBOR USD 3-Month %), 2.26%, 9/23/19(b) $ 200, , %, 4/16/18 500, ,856,832 Federal Home Loan Bank 21.51% 12,500, %, 8/7/18 12,468,964 46,295, %, 10/1/18 46,205, , %, 7/23/18 748,895 2,000, %, 4/17/18 1,999, , %, 4/25/18 199,941 14,865, %, 9/14/18 14,855,502 4,350, %, 6/22/18 4,349,116 13,910, %, 9/17/18 13,902,142 35,670, %, 6/8/18 35,663, , %, 6/28/18 99,992 50,000, %, 9/13/18 49,997,094 15,000, %, 9/25/18 14,993,306 1,200, %, 8/14/18(a) 1,194, , %, 8/24/18(a) 198, ,000, %, 4/2/18(a) 125,000,000 12,805,000 (LIBOR USD 3-Month %), 1.53%, 7/5/19(b) 12,804, ,000,000 (LIBOR USD 3-Month %), 1.60%, 1/24/20(b) 100,000,000 50,000,000 (LIBOR USD 1-Month %), 1.64%, 8/7/19(b) 50,000,000 85,000,000 (LIBOR USD 3-Month %), 1.64%, 11/6/19(b) 85,000,000 75,000, %, 6/5/18(a) 74,780,000 1,900, %, 6/4/18(a) 1,894,480 75,000,000 (LIBOR USD 1-Month %), 1.67%, 7/12/19(b) 75,000,000 85,000,000 (LIBOR USD 1-Month %), 1.75%, 9/18/19(b) 85,000,000 87,400,000 (LIBOR USD 3-Month %), 1.78%, 5/24/19(b) 87,414, ,000,000 (LIBOR USD 1-Month), 1.81%, 6/19/18(b) 100,000,000 50,000,000 (LIBOR USD 3-Month %), 1.87%, 6/5/19(b) 50,008,325 8,105,000 (LIBOR USD 3-Month %), 1.91%, 6/12/19(b) 8,104, ,000,000 (LIBOR USD 1-Month %), 1.92%, 10/26/18(b) 100,000,000 50,000,000 (LIBOR USD 3-Month %), 1.97%, 12/13/19(b) 50,000, ,000 (LIBOR USD 3-Month %), 1.98%, 9/14/18(b) 500,081 29,310, %, 9/14/18 29,399,716 16,000, %, 6/8/18 16,044,956 1,247,828,468 Freddie Mac 2.46% 35,186,000 GMTN, 0.75%, 4/9/18 35,181,537 2,150,000 MTN, 1.00%, 6/29/18 2,148,702 1,000, %, 6/29/18 999,397 10,355, %, 6/22/18 10,354,251 7,965,000 MTN, 1.30%, 7/16/18 7,964,964 2,000,000 MTN, 1.30%, 9/18/18 2,000,340 22,910,000 (LIBOR USD 3-Month %), MTN, 1.53%, 7/5/19(b) 22,907,575 35,907, %, 6/13/18 36,130,654 6

9 SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS U.S. Government Money Market Fund (cont.) March 31, 2018 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value $ 9,641, %, 6/29/18 $ 9,726,680 14,461, %, 8/1/18 14,637, ,051,295 Overseas Private Investment Corp. 9.66% 40,000, %, 3/17/19(a) 40,000,000 6,900, %, 4/30/18(a) 6,987, ,667 MTN, 1.44%, 4/30/18(a) 827,022 40,000, %, 5/17/18(a) 40,234,431 8,000, %, 5/20/18(a) 8,049,379 2,585, %, 11/15/18(a) 2,601,713 2,400, %, 11/15/18(a) 2,415,516 9,400,000 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.72%, 4/20/35(b) 9,400,000 5,000,000 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.80%, 7/20/22(b) 5,000,000 7,826,087 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.80%, 9/15/22(b) 7,826,087 14,000,000 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.80%, 2/15/28(b) 14,000,000 3,000,000 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.80%, 2/15/28(b) 3,000,000 25,449,057 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.80%, 1/15/30(b) 25,449,057 8,000,001 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.81%, 8/15/19(b) 8,000,001 2,000,000 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.81%, 12/16/19(b) 2,000,000 80,829,000 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.81%, 9/15/20(b) 80,829,000 21,600,000 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.81%, 11/15/22(b) 21,600,000 2,863,158 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.81%, 3/15/24(b) 2,863,158 1,052,632 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.81%, 3/15/24(b) 1,052,632 10,000,000 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.81%, 6/15/25(b) 10,000,000 9,229,983 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.81%, 10/10/25(b) 9,229,983 9,146,830 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.81%, 10/10/25(b) 9,146,830 50,205,000 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.81%, 2/15/28(b) 50,205,000 14,659,091 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.81%, 11/15/28(b) 14,659,091 15,000,000 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.81%, 8/15/29(b) 15,000,000 1,385,061 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.81%, 6/28/32(b) 1,385,061 13,800,000 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.81%, 6/1/33(b) 13,800,000 7,000,000 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.81%, 10/15/33(b) 7,000,000 1,500,000 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.81%, 10/15/33(b) 1,500,000 1,453,242 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.81%, 12/15/33(b) 1,453,242 12,456,038 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.81%, 6/15/34(b) 12,456,038 9,091,833 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.81%, 6/15/34(b) 9,091,833 15,000,000 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.81%, 7/7/40(b) 15,000,000 14,300,000 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.81%, 7/7/40(b) 14,300,000 10,495,000 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.81%, 7/7/40(b) 10,495,000 7,500,000 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.81%, 7/7/40(b) 7,500,000 4,500,000 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.81%, 7/7/40(b) 4,500,000 10,452,000 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.82%, 5/15/30(b) 10,452,000 12,000,000 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.84%, 1/20/35(b) 12,000,000 15,000,000 (US Treasury Bill Yield 3-Month), 1.84%, 4/20/35(b) 15,000,000 7

10 SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS U.S. Government Money Market Fund (cont.) March 31, 2018 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value $ 12,440, %, 2/11/19(a) $ 12,478,115 21,650, %, 2/19/19(a) 21,705, ,493,811 Total U.S. Government Agency Obligations 2,623,101,790 (Cost $2,623,101,790) U.S. Treasury Obligations 3.86% U.S. Treasury Notes 3.86% 50,000, %, 9/30/18 49,717, ,000, %, 2/15/19 123,634,844 38,000, %, 5/15/18(a) 37,943,230 12,500, %, 8/15/18(a) 12,440, ,735,711 Total U.S. Treasury Obligations 223,735,711 (Cost $223,735,711) U.S. Government Agency Backed Mortgages 1.20% Fannie Mae 0.50% 11,126,963 Pool #469782, 2.49%, 12/1/18 11,138,856 10,682,364 Pool #AM7163, (LIBOR USD 1-Month %), 2.12%, 5/1/19(b) 10,682,364 42,492 Series 2013-M13, Class FA, (LIBOR USD 1-Month %), 2.22%, 5/25/18(b) 42, ,665 Series 2013-M14, Class FA, (LIBOR USD 1-Month %), 2.22%, 8/25/18(b) 810,786 3,476,850 Series 2014-M8, Class FA, (LIBOR USD 1-Month %), 1.84%, 5/1/18(b) 3,476, ,500 Series 2015-M10, Class FA, (LIBOR USD 1-Month %), 1.84%, 3/1/19(b) 850, ,421 Series 2015-M3, Class FA, (LIBOR USD 1-Month %), 1.81%, 6/1/18(b) 102,420 1,053,462 Series 2015-M4, Class FA, (LIBOR USD 1-Month %), 1.80%, 9/1/18(b) 1,053,495 38,846 Series 2015-M7, Class ASQ2, 1.55%, 4/1/18 38,846 1,368,502 Series 2015-M8, Class FA, (LIBOR USD 1-Month %), 1.76%, 11/1/18(b) 1,368,287 29,565,023 Freddie Mac 0.70% 14,193,935 Series K703, Class A2, 2.70%, 5/1/18 14,193,935 8

11 SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS U.S. Government Money Market Fund (cont.) March 31, 2018 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value $ 9,125,397 Series K704, Class A2, 2.41%, 8/1/18 $ 9,129,759 16,572,000 Series K705, Class A2, 2.30%, 9/1/18 16,565,447 39,889,141 Total U.S. Government Agency Backed Mortgages 69,454,164 (Cost $69,454,164) Variable Rate Demand Note 3.79% Municipal Bonds 3.53% California 2.67% 2,105,000 Abag Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corps Gaia Buildings Revenue, Series A-T, 1.85%, 9/15/32, (Credit Support: Fannie Mae), Callable 100(c) 2,105,000 34,450,000 Abag Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corps Crossing Apartments Revenue, Series A, 1.68%, 12/15/37, (Credit Support: Fannie Mae), Callable 100(c) 34,448,967 4,340,000 California Statewide Communities Development Authority Oakmont Senior Living Revenue, Series Y, 1.68%, 8/1/31, (Credit Support: Fannie Mae), Callable 100(c) 4,339,870 25,000,000 California Statewide Communities Development Authority Oakmont Concord Project Revenue, Series Q, 1.70%, 6/15/35, (Credit Support: Fannie Mae), Callable 100(c) 24,999,250 29,990,000 California Statewide Communities Development Authority Multi Family Housing Dublin Ranch Apartments Revenue, 1.70%, 12/15/37, (Credit Support: Fannie Mae), Callable 100(c) 29,989,101 3,700,000 City of Modesto Multi Family Housing Westdale Commons Revenue, Series A, 1.38%, 11/15/32, (Credit Support: Fannie Mae), Callable 100(c) 3,699,778 32,200,000 County of Contra Costa Creekview Apartments Revenue, Series B, 1.70%, 7/1/36, (Credit Support: Freddie Mac), Callable 100(c) 32,199,034 4,660,000 County of San Bernardino Multi Family Housing Revenue, Series A, 1.58%, 2/15/27, (Credit Support: Fannie Mae), Callable 100(c) 4,659,814 8,900,000 Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency Met Apartments Revenue, 1.47%, 12/15/24, (Credit Support: Fannie Mae), Callable 100(c) 8,899,556 9,286,000 Los Angeles County Housing Authority Malibu Meadows Project Refunding Revenue, Series B, 1.58%, 4/15/28, (Credit Support: Fannie Mae), Callable 100(c) 9,285, ,625,999 Kentucky 0.00% 290,000 Kentucky Housing Corp. Overlook Terraces Apartments Revenue, Series B, 1.85%, 11/15/40, (Credit Support: Fannie Mae), Callable 100(c) 290,000 9

12 SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS U.S. Government Money Market Fund (cont.) March 31, 2018 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value New York 0.86% $ 1,560,000 New York State Housing Finance Agency Revenue, Series B, 1.82%, 5/15/33, (Credit Support: Fannie Mae), Callable 100(c) $ 1,560,000 41,400,000 New York State Housing Finance Agency 900 8th Avenue Revenue, Series A, 1.60%, 5/15/35, (Credit Support: Fannie Mae), Callable 100(c) 41,398,345 6,900,000 New York State Housing Finance Agency th Avenue Revenue, Series B, 1.70%, 5/15/41, (Credit Support: Fannie Mae), Callable 100(c) 6,900,000 49,858, ,774,344 Corporate Bonds 0.26% Financial 0.26% 15,200,000 Net Magan Two LLC, 1.88%, 4/1/26, (LOC : Federal Home Loan Bank)(c) 15,200,000 15,200,000 Total Variable Rate Demand Note 219,974,344 (Cost $219,974,344) Repurchase Agreements 45.65% 200,000,000 BNP Paribas Securities Corp., dated 3/23/18; due 5/23/18 at 1.70% with maturity value of $200,576,111 (fully collateralized by U.S. Treasury securities with maturity dates ranging from 4/15/18 to 8/15/43 at rates ranging from 0.00% to 3.63%, aggregate original par and fair value of $260,479,695 and $204,000,000, respectively) 200,000, ,000,000 BNP Paribas Securities Corp., dated 3/29/18; due 4/2/18 at 1.77% with maturity value of $125,024,583 (fully collateralized by U.S. Treasury securities with maturity dates ranging from 8/15/26 to 5/15/45 at rates ranging from 0.00% to 3.00%, aggregate original par and fair value of $138,100,228 and $127,500,000, respectively) 125,000,000 Total Value of BNP Paribas Securities Corp., (collateral value of $ 331,500,000) 325,000, ,000,000 Citigroup Global, dated 3/29/18; due 4/2/18 at 1.77% with maturity value of $343,067,457 (fully collateralized by Federal Home Loan Bank, Federal Farm Credit Bank, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac securities with maturity dates ranging from 4/2/18 to 2/22/41 at rates ranging from 0.00% to 6.75%, aggregate original par and fair value of $361,277,000 and $349,860,191, respectively) 343,000,000 10

13 SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS U.S. Government Money Market Fund (cont.) March 31, 2018 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value $100,000,000 Citigroup Global, dated 3/29/18; due 4/2/18 at 1.76% with maturity value of $100,019,556 (fully collateralized by a U.S. Treasury security with a maturity date of 5/15/42 at a rate of 3.00%, original par and fair value of $100,537,700 and $102,000,018, respectively) $100,000,000 50,000,000 Citigroup Global, dated 3/29/18; due 4/2/18 at 1.78% with maturity value of $50,009,889 (fully collateralized by Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and U.S. Treasury securities with maturity dates ranging from 8/15/18 to 4/15/53 at rates ranging from 0.00% to 6.00%, aggregate original par and fair value of $55,081,534 and $51,000,000, respectively) 50,000,000 Total Value of Citigroup Global, (collateral value of $ 502,860,209) 493,000, ,000,000 Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, dated 3/29/18; due 4/2/18 at 1.72% with maturity value of $225,043,000 (fully collateralized by U.S. Treasury securities with maturity dates ranging from 12/31/18 to 12/31/23 at rates ranging from 1.50% to 2.25%, aggregate original par and fair value of $230,727,400 and $229,500,012, respectively) 225,000, ,000,000 Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, dated 3/20/18; due 4/20/18 at 1.65% with maturity value of $200,284,167 (fully collateralized by U.S. Treasury securities with maturity dates ranging from 11/30/18 to 11/15/44 at rates ranging from 1.25% to 3.00%, aggregate original par and fair value of $203,761,400 and $204,000,037, respectively) 200,000,000 Total Value of Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, (collateral value of $ 433,500,049) 425,000,000 80,000,000 Deutsche Bank Securities, dated 3/29/18; due 4/2/18 at 1.80% with maturity value of $80,016,000 (fully collateralized by a U.S. Treasury security with a maturity date of 2/28/22 at a rate of 1.88%, original par and fair value of $83,492,200 and $81,600,065, respectively) 80,000,000 Total Value of Deutsche Bank Securities, (collateral value of $ 81,600,065) 80,000,000 65,000,000 Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner, Smith, dated 3/29/18; due 4/2/18 at 1.80% with maturity value of $65,013,000 (fully collateralized by Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Farm Credit Bank securities with maturity dates ranging from 6/8/18 to 3/2/38 at rates ranging from 0.00% to 6.25%, aggregate original par and fair value of $66,324,000 and $66,300,603, respectively) 65,000,000 Total Value of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner, Smith, (collateral value of $ 66,300,603) 65,000,000 11

14 SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS U.S. Government Money Market Fund (cont.) March 31, 2018 (Unaudited) Principal Amount Value $900,000,000 National Australia Bank, dated 3/29/18; due 4/2/18 at 1.78% with maturity value of $900,178,000 (fully collateralized by U.S. Treasury securities with maturity dates ranging from 8/9/18 to 8/15/24 at rates ranging from 0.00% to 3.75%, aggregate original par and fair value of $900,000,000 and $918,116,700, respectively) $ 900,000,000 Total Value of National Australia Bank, (collateral value of $ 918,116,700) 900,000, ,000,000 TD Securities (USA), dated 3/29/18; due 4/2/18 at 1.81% with maturity value of $110,022,122 (fully collateralized by Ginnie Mae and Freddie Mac securities with maturity dates ranging from 9/1/47 to 3/20/48 at rates ranging from 3.50% to 4.00%, aggregate original par and fair value of $110,844,469 and $112,200,000, respectively) 110,000,000 Total Value of TD Securities (USA), (collateral value of $ 112,200,000) 110,000, ,000,000 Wells Fargo Securities, dated 3/29/18; due 4/2/18 at 1.81% with maturity value of $150,030,167 (fully collateralized by a Fannie Mae security with a maturity date of 1/1/48 at a rate of 3.50%, original par and fair value of $153,305,500 and $153,000,001, respectively) 150,000, ,000,000 Wells Fargo Securities, dated 3/29/18; due 4/2/18 at 1.80% with maturity value of $100,020,000 (fully collateralized by U.S. Treasury securities with maturity dates ranging from 6/21/18 to 11/30/18 at rates ranging from 0.00% to 1.00%, aggregate original par and fair value of $102,400,200 and $102,000,028, respectively) 100,000,000 Total Value of Wells Fargo Securities, (collateral value of $ 255,000,029) 250,000,000 Total Repurchase Agreements 2,648,000,000 (Cost $2,648,000,000) Total Investments $5,784,266,009 (Cost $5,784,266,009)(d) 99.72% Other assets in excess of liabilities 0.28% 16,220,666 NET ASSETS % $5,800,486,675 12

15 SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS U.S. Government Money Market Fund (cont.) March 31, 2018 (Unaudited) (a) Represents effective yield to maturity on date of purchase. (b) Variable rate security. The rate reflected in the Schedule of Portfolio Investments is the rate in effect on March 31, (c) Variable or floating rate security, which interest rate adjusts periodically based on changes in current interest rates and prepayments on the underlying pool of assets. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of period end. (d) Tax cost of securities is equal to book cost of securities. Abbreviations used are defined below: GMTN - Global Medium Term Note LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate LOC - Letter of Credit MTN - Medium Term Note See Notes to the Financial Statements. 13

16 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Statements of Assets and Liabilities March 31, 2018 (Unaudited) U.S. Government Money Market Fund Assets: Investments, at value (cost $3,136,266,009) $3,136,266,009 Repurchase agreements, at value (cost $2,648,000,000) 2,648,000,000 Cash 26,215,396 Interest and dividend receivable 5,566,798 Prepaid expenses and other assets 46,185 Total Assets 5,816,094,388 Liabilities: Distributions payable 1,666,143 Payable for investments purchased 11,741,113 Accrued expenses and other payables: Investment advisory fees 109,691 Accounting fees 74,776 Audit fees 22,360 Trustees fees 43,402 Distribution fees 1,598,041 Custodian fees 31,383 Shareholder servicing fees 120,565 Transfer agent fees 8,806 Other 191,433 Total Liabilities 15,607,713 Net Assets $5,800,486,675 Net Assets Consists of: Capital $5,800,701,539 Distributions in excess of net investment income (35,117) Accumulated net realized losses from investment transactions (179,747) Net Assets $5,800,486,675 14

17 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Statements of Assets and Liabilities (cont.) March 31, 2018 (Unaudited) U.S. Government Money Market Fund Net Assets RBC Institutional Class 1 $2,510,686,750 RBC Institutional Class 2 2,060,879,725 RBC Investor Class 1,228,920,200 Total $5,800,486,675 Shares Outstanding (Unlimited number of shares authorized, no par value): RBC Institutional Class 1 2,510,743,502 RBC Institutional Class 2 2,060,912,562 RBC Investor Class 1,229,080,393 Total 5,800,736,457 Net Asset Values and Redemption Prices Per Share: RBC Institutional Class 1 $ 1.00 RBC Institutional Class 2 $ 1.00 RBC Investor Class $ 1.00 See Notes to the Financial Statements. 15

18 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Statements of Operations For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2018 (Unaudited) U.S. Government Money Market Fund Investment Income: Interest income $38,391,330 Expenses: Investment advisory fees 2,964,403 Distribution fees RBC Institutional Class Distribution fees RBC Institutional Class 2 1,193,810 Distribution fees RBC Investor Class 8,483,246 Accounting fees 212,426 Audit fees 17,867 Custodian fees 65,933 Insurance fees 25,433 Legal fees 169,247 Registrations and filing fees 137,272 Shareholder reports 72,669 Transfer agent fees RBC Institutional Class 1 13,412 Transfer agent fees RBC Institutional Class 2 3,300 Transfer agent fees RBC Investor Class 3,023 Transfer agent fees RBC Reserve Class 814 Transfer agent fees RBC Select Class 940 Trustees fees and expenses 265,281 Shareholder services administration fees RBC Institutional Class 1 660,170 Shareholder services administration fees RBC Institutional Class 2 31 Tax expense 1,875 Other fees 128,155 Total expenses before fee waiver/reimbursement 14,419,653 Expenses waived/reimbursed by: Distributor - Class Specific (1,167,945) Net expenses 13,251,708 Net Investment Income 25,139,622 Realized/Unrealized Gains/(Losses): Net realized gains from investment transactions 42,698 Change in net assets resulting from operations $25,182,320 See Notes to the Financial Statements. 16

19 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Statements of Changes in Net Assets For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2018 (Unaudited) U.S. Government Money Market Fund For the Year Ended September 30, 2017 From Investment Activities Operations: Net investment income $ 25,139,622 $ 21,104,372 Net realized gains from investments 42,698 31,146 Change in net assets resulting from operations 25,182,320 21,135,518 Distributions from Net Investment Income RBC Institutional Class 1 Shareholders (14,791,490) (16,004,154) RBC Institutional Class 2 Shareholders (8,215,297) (4,972,564) RBC Investor Class Shareholders (2,167,951) (279,121) RBC Reserve Class Shareholders (179,022) RBC Select Class Shareholders (229,649) Change in net assets resulting from shareholder distributions (25,174,738) (21,664,510) Capital Transactions: Proceeds from shares issued 9,402,932,386 35,980,819,255 Distributions reinvested 19,433,097 13,341,013 Cost of shares redeemed (9,213,448,635) (39,873,426,912) Change in net assets resulting from capital transactions 208,916,848 (3,879,266,644) Net increase/(decrease) in net assets 208,924,430 (3,879,795,636) Net Assets: Beginning of period 5,591,562,245 9,471,357,881 End of period $ 5,800,486,675 $ 5,591,562,245 Distributions in excess of net investment income $ (35,117) $ (1) Share Transactions: Issued 9,402,932,386 35,980,819,255 Reinvested 19,433,097 13,341,013 Redeemed (9,213,448,635) (39,873,426,912) Change in shares resulting from capital transactions 208,916,848 (3,879,266,644) See Notes to the Financial Statements. 17

20 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS U.S. Government Money Market Fund (Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the periods indicated) Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period Net Investment Income(a) Investment Activities Distributions Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments Total from Investment Activities Net Investment Income Total Distributions Net Asset Value, End of Period RBC Institutional Class 1 Six Months Ended 3/31/18 (Unaudited) $ (b) 0.01 (0.01) (0.01) $1.00 Year Ended 9/30/ (b) (b) (b) (b) (b) 1.00 Year Ended 9/30/ (b) (b) (b) (b) (b) 1.00 Year Ended 9/30/ (b) (b) (b) (b) (b) 1.00 Year Ended 9/30/ (b) (b) (b) (b) (b) 1.00 Year Ended 9/30/ (b) (b) (b) (b) (b) 1.00 RBC Institutional Class 2 Six Months Ended 3/31/18 (Unaudited) $ (b) 0.01 (0.01) (0.01) $1.00 Year Ended 9/30/ (b) (b) (b) (b) (b) 1.00 Year Ended 9/30/ (b) (b) (b) (b) (b) 1.00 Year Ended 9/30/ (b) (b) (b) (b) (b) 1.00 Year Ended 9/30/ (b) (b) (b) (b) (b) 1.00 Year Ended 9/30/ (b) (b) (b) (b) (b) 1.00 RBC Investor Class Six Months Ended 3/31/18 (Unaudited) $1.00 (b) (b) (b) (b) (b) $1.00 Year Ended 9/30/ (b) (b) (b) (b) (b) 1.00 Year Ended 9/30/ (b) (b) (b) (b) (b) 1.00 Year Ended 9/30/ (b) (b) (b) (b) (b) 1.00 Year Ended 9/30/ (b) (b) (b) (b) (b) 1.00 Year Ended 9/30/ (b) (b) (b) (b) (b) 1.00 (a) Per share net investment income (loss) has been calculated using the average daily shares method. (b) Less than $0.01 or $(0.01) per share. 18

21 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS U.S. Government Money Market Fund (Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the periods indicated) Total Return(a) Net Assets, End of Period (milllions) Ratios/Supplemental Data Ratio of Net Expenses to Average Net Assets Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets* RBC Institutional Class 1 Six Months Ended 3/31/18 (Unaudited) 0.55%(b) $2, %(c) 1.12%(c) 0.19%(c) Year Ended 9/30/ % 2, % 0.55% 0.18% Year Ended 9/30/ % 2, % 0.23% 0.18% Year Ended 9/30/ % % 0.01% 0.17% Year Ended 9/30/ % 1, % 0.01% 0.17% Year Ended 9/30/ % 1, % 0.01% 0.17% RBC Institutional Class 2 Six Months Ended 3/31/18 (Unaudited) 0.50%(b) $2, %(c) 1.03%(c) 0.29%(c) Year Ended 9/30/ % 1, % 0.54% 0.29% Year Ended 9/30/ % % 0.14% 0.28% Year Ended 9/30/ % % 0.01% 0.27% Year Ended 9/30/ % % 0.01% 0.27% Year Ended 9/30/ % % 0.01% 0.27% RBC Investor Class Six Months Ended 3/31/18 (Unaudited) 0.15%(b) $1, %(c) 0.25%(c) 1.14%(c) Year Ended 9/30/ % 2, % 0.01% 1.15% Year Ended 9/30/ % % 0.01% 1.12% Year Ended 9/30/ % % 0.01% 1.12% Year Ended 9/30/ % % 0.01% 1.12% Year Ended 9/30/ % % 0.01% 1.12% * During the period, certain fees were contractually or voluntarily reduced and/or reimbursed. If such contractual/voluntary fee reductions and reimbursements had not occurred, the ratio would have been as indicated. (a) Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the period. (b) Not annualized. (c) Annualized. See Notes to the Financial Statements. 19

22 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS March 31, 2018 (Unaudited) 1. Organization: RBC Funds Trust (the Trust ) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (as amended) as an open-end management investment company. The Trust was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on December 16, 2003 and currently consists of 18 portfolios. Overall responsibility for the management of the Trust is vested in its Board of Trustees (the Board ).Predecessor funds to the Trust were reorganized as portfolios of the Trust effective April 16, This report includes the U.S. Government Money Market Fund ( Fund ). The Fund offers three share classes: RBC Institutional Class 1, RBC Institutional Class 2 and RBC Investor Class. Prior to November 9, 2017, the Fund also offered shares in RBC Select Class and RBC Reserve Class. RBC Global Asset Management (U.S.) Inc. ( RBC GAM (US) or Advisor or Co-Administrator ) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. The officers of the Trust ( Fund Management ) are also employees of RBC GAM (US). 2. Significant Accounting Policies The Fund is an investment company that follows accounting and reporting guidance under the Financial Accounting Standards Board. Summarized below are the significant accounting policies of the Funds. These policies conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ( U.S. GAAP ). Fund Management follows these policies when preparing financial statements. Fund Management may also be required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The financial statements are as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange ( NYSE ). In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No , Receivables-Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic ): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. The amendments in the ASU shorten the amortization period for certain callable debt securities, held at a premium, to be amortized to the earliest call date. The ASU does not require an accounting change for securities held at a discount; which continues to be amortized to maturity. The ASU is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, Management is currently evaluating the impact, if any, of applying this provision. Security Valuation: The Fund has elected to use the amortized cost method to value its securities (other than other investment companies) pursuant to Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, which the Board believes approximates fair market value. The amortized cost method involves valuing a security initially at its cost and thereafter assuming a constant amortization to maturity of any discount or premium. Amortized cost approximates the current fair value of a security, but since the value is not obtained from a quoted price in an active market, securities valued at amortized cost are categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy (see Fair Value Measurements below for additional information). If amortized cost no longer approximates fair value due to credit or other impairments of an issuer, the Fund will determine the fair value of its securities by using pricing and valuation procedures approved by the Board. Investments in open-end investment companies (mutual funds) are valued at net asset value and are categorized as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. The Board has delegated to the Fund s Pricing Committee ( Pricing Committee ) the responsibility for implementing the pricing and valuation procedures, including responsibility for determining the fair value of the Fund s securities or other assets and liabilities. The Pricing Committee includes representatives of the Fund s Advisor, and Co-Administrator, including personnel from accounting and operations, investment management, trading, risk management, compliance and legal. The Pricing Committee meets at least quarterly to review and approve Fund valuation matters, including a review 20

23 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS of the Fund s pricing activity and operations, fair value measurements, pricing vendors, policies and procedures, and related controls. At least a quorum of the Pricing Committee shall meet more frequently, as needed, to consider and approve time-sensitive fair valuation matters. The Pricing Committee reports to the Valuation, Portfolio Management and Performance Committee ( Valuation Committee ) of the Board. Members of the Pricing Committee meet with the Valuation Committee and the Board at each of their regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions taken during the period. In accordance with Rule 2a-7, the fair values of the securities held in the Fund are determined at least once per week using evaluated prices supplied by third-party pricing vendors approved by the Board. The pricing services utilize both dealer-supplied valuations and electronic data processing techniques that take into account appropriate factors such as institutional-sized trading in similar groups of securities, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity and type of issue. These security values are then compared to the securities amortized cost. If a security price is not available from a pricing service or broker-dealer, or Fund Management determines that a price provided by a pricing service or broker-dealer does not approximate fair value for purposes of this comparison, the security s fair value will be determined in good faith by the Pricing Committee in accordance with procedures and methodologies adopted by the Board. General factors used in determining the fair value of securities include, but are not limited to, fundamental analytical data relating to the security, the issuer and the market, such as duration, prepayment and default rates; general level of interest rates and changes in interest rates; information from broker-dealers; trading in similar securities; any restrictions on disposition of the security; and an evaluation of the forces that influence the market in which the investments are traded. Fair Value Measurements: The Funds disclose the fair value of their investments in a hierarchy that categorizes investments based on the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows: Level 1 - Inputs that reflect unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access at the measurement date. Level 2 - Significant inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly, including inputs in markets that are not considered to be active. Observable inputs may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, spreads, prepayment spreads, etc. Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including the Fund s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). The inputs or methodology used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. Inputs used in determining fair value of an investment may include, but are not limited to, price information, volatility statistics, credit and market data, and other factors, all of which may be either observable or unobservable. Inputs can vary among investments and will be impacted by the investment type and volume of activity for the particular security or similar securities in the market. Investments in the Level 3 category are generally supported by transactions and quoted prices from dealers participating in the market for those investments. Investments may be included in the Level 3 category due to a lack of market activity or transparency. Internal valuation models may also be used as a pricing source for Level 3 investments. Internal valuation models may rely on one or more unobservable inputs, such as estimated cash flows, financial statement analysis and discount rates. 21

24 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The summary of inputs used to determine the fair value of the Fund s investments as of March 31, 2018 is as follows: Funds Level 1 Quoted Prices Level 2 Significant Observable Inputs Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs Total Assets: Investments in Securities U.S. Government Money Market Fund $ 5,784,266,009(a)(b) $ 5,784,266,009 (a) The breakdown of the Fund s investments into major categories is disclosed in the Schedule of Portfolio Investments. (b) The breakdown of the Fund s investments by state classification or political subdivision is disclosed in the Schedule of Portfolio Investments. During the period ended March 31, 2018, the Fund recognized no transfers to/from Level 1 or 2. The Fund s policy is to recognize transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 at the end of the year utilizing fair value at the beginning of the year. Financial Instruments: Repurchase Agreements: The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with counterparties whom the Advisor has deemed creditworthy, including primary dealers that report to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York or other large U.S. commercial banks or broker-dealers. These repurchase agreements are subject to the seller s agreement to repurchase such securities at a mutually agreed upon date and price. The repurchase price generally equals the price paid by the Fund plus interest negotiated on the basis of current short-term rates. Securities pledged by the dealers as collateral for repurchase agreements are held by a custodian bank until maturity of the repurchase agreement. The Fund has procedures to monitor additional collateral, if needed, to ensure that the daily market value of the collateral remains in excess of the market value of the repurchase agreement in the event of a default. Master Repurchase Agreements ( MRA ) permit the Fund, under certain circumstances, including an event of default (such as bankruptcy or insolvency), to offset payables and/or receivables under the MRA with collateral held and/or posted to the counterparty and create one single net payment due to or from the Fund. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against such a right of offset in the event of a MRA counterparty s bankruptcy or insolvency. Pursuant to the terms of the MRA, the Fund receives securities as collateral with a market value in excess of the repurchase price to be received by the Fund upon the maturity of the repurchase transaction. Upon a bankruptcy or insolvency of the MRA counterparty, the Fund recognizes a liability with respect to such excess collateral to reflect the Fund s obligation under bankruptcy law to return the excess to the counterparty. Details of the counterparties and collateral for repurchase agreements are shown on the Schedule of Portfolio Investments. Credit Enhancement: Certain obligations held by the Fund have credit enhancement or liquidity features that may, under certain circumstances, provide for repayment of principal and interest on the obligation upon demand date, interest rate reset date or final maturity. These enhancements may include: letters of credit; liquidity guarantees; security purchase agreements; tender option purchase agreements and third party insurance. Investment Transactions and Income: Investment transactions are accounted for on the date the security is bought or sold ( trade date ). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are calculated based on the cost of the specific security (also known as identified cost 22

25 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS basis). Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis and includes, where applicable, the amortization or accretion of premium or discount using the effective yield method. Expense, Investment Income and Gain/Loss Allocation: The Fund pays the expenses that are directly related to its operations, such as custodian fees or advisory fees. Expenses incurred by the Trust, such as trustee or legal fees, are allocated among each of the Funds in the Trust either proportionately based upon the Fund s relative net assets or using another reasonable basis such as equally across all Funds in the Trust, depending on the nature of the expense. Individual share classes within the Fund are charged expenses specific to that class, such as distribution fees and transfer agent fees. Within the Fund, expenses other than class specific expenses are allocated daily to each class based upon the proportion of relative net assets. Investment income and realized and unrealized gains or losses are allocated to each class of shares based on relative net assets. Distributions to Shareholders: The Fund pays out any income that it receives, less expenses, in the form of dividends and capital gain distributions to its shareholders. Income dividends are declared daily and paid monthly. Dividends will also be paid at any time during the month upon total redemption of shares in an account. Capital gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount of dividends and distributions are calculated based on federal income tax regulations, which may differ from US GAAP. These book/tax differences may be either temporary or permanent in nature. To the extent these differences are determined, as of the end of the tax year, to be permanent (e.g. paydowns), they are reclassified within the Fund s capital accounts based on their federal tax basis treatment. When-Issued Transactions: The Fund may engage in when-issued transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on the trade date and maintain sufficient liquidity so that cash will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued basis are valued daily beginning on trade date and begin earning interest on the settlement date. As of March 31, 2018, the Fund held no when-issued securities. 3. Agreements and Other Transactions with Affiliates: The Trust has entered into an investment advisory agreement with RBC GAM (US) under which RBC GAM (US) manages the Fund s assets and furnishes related office facilities, equipment, research and personnel. The agreement requires the Fund to pay RBC GAM (US) a monthly fee based upon average daily net assets. Under the terms of the agreement, RBC GAM (US) is entitled to receive fees based on a percentage of the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows: Annual Rate U.S. Government Money Market Fund 0.10% RBC Institutional Class 1 of the Fund pays the Advisor an annual shareholder services administration fee of 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to RBC Institutional Class 1 shares that is used to compensate financial intermediaries for providing services to shareholders and maintaining shareholder accounts. This shareholder services administration fee is not paid pursuant to Rule 12b-1. RBC GAM (US) has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses under an expense limitation agreement in order to maintain the net annual Fund operating expenses (excluding certain fees such as interest, taxes and acquired fund fees and expenses) at 0.20% for RBC Institutional Class 1. During the period ended March 31, 2018, there were no fees waived under this agreement. RBC GAM (US) serves as co-administrator to the Fund. BNY Mellon serves as co-administrator and fund accounting agent. Services provided under the administrative services agreement include providing day-to-day administration of matters related to the Fund, maintenance of the records and the preparation of reports. Under the terms of the administrative services agreement, RBC GAM (US) does not receive an administration services fee. BNY Mellon receives a fee for its services payable by the 23

26 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Fund based in part on the Fund s average net assets. BNY Mellon s fee is included with Accounting fees in the Statement of Operations. Certain Officers and Trustees of the Trust are affiliated with the Advisor. Such Officers and Trustees receive no compensation from the Fund for serving in their respective roles. The Trust currently pays each of the independent Trustees (Trustees of the Trust who are not directors, officers or employees of the Advisor, either Co-Administrator or Distributor) an annual retainer of $54,000. The Board Chairperson and Audit Committee Chairperson each receive an additional retainer of $2,500 annually, and all other Trustees serving as Chair of a Board committee each receive an additional retainer of $1,000 annually. In addition, independent Trustees receive a quarterly meeting fee of $6,500 for each in-person Board meeting attended, a meeting fee of $1,500 for each telephonic or special board meeting attended, a $1,500 fee for each Board committee meeting attended, and are reimbursed for all out-of-pocket expenses relating to attendance at such meetings. These amounts are included in the Statement of Operations in Trustees fees. 4. Fund Distribution: The Fund has adopted a Shareholder Account and Distribution Services (12b-1) Plan (the Plan ) with respect to RBC Institutional Class 2 and RBC Investor Class, in which Quasar Distributors LLC (the Distributor ) acts as the Fund s distributor. The Plan permits the Fund to make payments for or to reimburse the Distributor or others, including RBC Capital Markets, LLC, monthly for distribution-related costs and expenses of marketing shares of each share class covered under the Plan, and/or for providing shareholder services. The following chart shows the current Plan fee rate for each class: RBC Institutional Class 2 RBC Investor Class 12b-1 Plan Fee 0.15% 1.00% Plan fees are based on average daily net assets of the applicable class. Up to 0.25% of each Plan fee may be designated as a service fee, as defined by the applicable rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. Pursuant to a shareholder account and distribution services agreement between the Distributor and RBC Capital Markets, LLC, the Distributor has agreed to compensate RBC Capital Markets, LLC for certain shareholder account servicing support provided to the Fund. RBC Capital Markets, LLC has agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses in order to maintain the net annual Fund operating expenses for each class listed below to the following amounts: Share Class Operating Expense Limit RBC Institutional Class % RBC Investor Class 1.00% This expense limitation agreement is in place until January 31, The Fund will carry forward, for a period not to exceed 12 months from the date on which a waiver or reimbursement is made by RBC Capital Markets, LLC, any expenses in excess of the expense limitation and repay RBC Capital Markets, LLC such amounts, provided the Fund is able to effect such repayment and remain in compliance with the expense limitation. At March 31, 2018, the amount subject to possible recoupment under the expense limitation agreement is $827,611. RBC Capital Markets, LLC and/or the Advisor may voluntarily waive and/or reimburse additional Fund operating expenses at any time, such as to maintain a minimum yield in the fund. Any such voluntary program may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. For the period ended March 31, 2018, the following distribution fees were waived: Share Class Distribution Fees Waived RBC Investor Class $338,488 24